Administrative Assistant

Job reference:

259929

Salary:

Band 3 (£29,103 - £31,409)

Job closing date:

30/09/2026

Job Type:

Administrative Services

Location:

Ninewells Hospital

Employment type:

Permanent

Hours Per Week:

21.6

Job posted date:

16/09/2026

Employer (NHS Board):

NHS Tayside

Department:

• Neuroprogressive and Dementia Network
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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

We are excited to announce an opening for an Administrative Assistant to join the Neuroprogressive and Dementia Research Network (NDN).

The Neuroprogressive and Dementia Research Network (NDN) deliver a portfolio of clinical research studies in neurodegenerative conditions across NHS Tayside. The department works in partnership with clinical teams, research and development, academic institutions and external organisations to facilitate the safe, efficient and high-quality conduct of research.

You will have previous administration experience and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Packages, excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills. A friendly manner and good people skills are essential as the role involves working closely with colleagues across the department. This role provides essential administrative support to the NDN team, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the daily operations, duties will include data inputting, cash handling, and collation of spreadsheets, maintaining accurate records on SSTS, filing and photocopying reconciliation of invoices and study related documentation. If you are detail focused and enjoy working as part of a supportive team; we would welcome your application.

You will be required to achieve the mandatory Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and to comply with the Code of Conduct throughout your employment.

*Informal enquiries to: Justine Hudson – justine.hudson2@nhs.scot or Tiffany Stewart Tiffany.stewart@nhs.scot office number: 01382 423086

Hours of work are: 21.6 hours, Monday to Friday, office hours. Please note that the salary scale for this post is pro rata for part time hours.

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

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